Ultra League PvP guide
Scolipede Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #335. Its recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Aqua Tail and Megahorn.
Ultra League
#335
Situational
Type
Bug/Poison
Best Fast Move
Poison Sting
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,766
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SCOLIPEDE
Is Scolipede Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Scolipede is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #335.
Scolipede PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #568 | 73.2 | Poison Sting, Aqua Tail, Megahorn |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #335 | 77.7 | Poison Sting, Aqua Tail, Megahorn |
Best Moveset for Scolipede in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Scolipede is Poison Sting with Aqua Tail and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Scolipede in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Scolipede PvP Move Counts
Poison Sting → Aqua Tail
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Poison Sting → Megahorn
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scolipede Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Scolipede wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion748
- Malamar708
- Florges586
- Ampharos557
- Feraligatr510
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight261
- Empoleon278
- Snorlax363
- Tinkaton393
Scolipede Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Scolipede's Bug/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- grass0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Scolipede in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Scolipede in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Scolipede's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
55% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ratings are shown from Scolipede's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Scolipede.
Best Teammates for Scolipede in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Scolipede should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Scolipede's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Scolipede's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Scolipede's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Scolipede
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,500 | 23 | 1,718,119 |
| #2 | 0/11/12 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,710,098 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,493 | 23 | 1,709,697 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,709,697 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,709,076 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 47.5 | 3,700,262 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,497 | 47 | 3,696,030 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 48 | 3,696,022 | |
| #4 | 1/15/13 | 2,497 | 47.5 | 3,691,929 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 2,500 | 48.5 | 3,691,595 |
Scolipede Stats in Pokémon GO
Scolipede's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Scolipede 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 130.7
- Defense
- 121.7
- HP
- 108
Ultra League
Scolipede 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 168
- Defense
- 157.3
- HP
- 140
Scolipede Evolution
A Shadow form of Scolipede also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Scolipede in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Sting fast move · Ultra League #90
Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Sting fast move · Mega Great League #90
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Same Bug / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Great League #528
More PoGoCoach tools
Scolipede Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Scolipede in Pokémon GO PvP?
Scolipede's recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Aqua Tail and Megahorn.
Is Scolipede good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Scolipede is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #335.
What counters Scolipede in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Empoleon and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Scolipede in Ultra League.
What is Scolipede weak to in Pokémon GO?
Scolipede is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).